Surprise resident recognized for earning spot in 2016 Para Olympics

Surprise City Council recognized Eric Bennett, a long-time Surprise resident who won a gold medal in the Men’s Open Recurve Division at the World Archery Para Championships.

On Tuesday, October 20, the Surprise City Council recognized Eric Bennett, a long-time Surprise resident and teacher at Shadow Ridge High School, who won a gold medal in the Men’s Open Recurve Division at the World Archery Para Championships in Donaueschingen, Germany this past August. The victory guarantees Eric’s participation in the 2016 Para Olympics in Rio next summer. He also captured the silver medal at the Para Pan Games in Toronto.

Event date: December 21, 2018 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMLocation: 16560 N Dysart RdSurprise, AZ 85378Description:This event features open mic night for poetry, free verse, and storytelling!All are welcome to participate as performers and/or listeners. Any established or original pieces may be read.This is a free event and open to the public!No registration […]